May 1, 2024
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Climate resilience is the ability of a community or ecosystem to recover from or adapt to climate-related challenges and disasters. It involves taking steps to prepare for and mitigate the effects of climate change, such as extreme weather events, rising sea levels, and changes in temperature and precipitation patterns.
Why Learn About Climate Resilience?
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Reading list
We've selected 14 books
that we think will supplement your
learning. Use these to
develop background knowledge, enrich your coursework, and gain a
deeper understanding of the topics covered in
Climate resilience.
This is the latest report from the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change, the leading international body for the assessment of climate change. It provides a comprehensive overview of the physical science basis of climate change.
Provides a comprehensive overview of the science, policy, and impacts of climate change. It is written by a leading climate scientist and former chief scientist for the Environmental Defense Fund.
Provides a detailed plan for avoiding a climate disaster.
Presents a plan to reverse global warming by drawing down greenhouse gases from the atmosphere. It includes a detailed analysis of 100 solutions, such as renewable energy, reforestation, and regenerative agriculture.
Powerful and thought-provoking exploration of the potential consequences of climate change.
Explores the health impacts of climate change, including extreme weather events, air pollution, and food insecurity.
Is about the controversy over the hockey stick graph, which shows a sharp increase in global temperatures in the late 20th century. Mann, the lead author of the paper that first published the graph, provides a detailed account of the science behind the graph and the attacks it has faced.
Explores the potential consequences of climate change, examining what the world would be like if global temperatures were to rise by 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, or 6 degrees Celsius.
Firsthand account of the melting of the Arctic ice cap. Jamail traveled to the Arctic to witness the effects of climate change and to interview scientists and local residents.
Explores the history of extinctions and the threats that humans pose to the planet.
Collection of essays and speeches by Greta Thunberg, a leading climate activist.
Explores the relationship between climate change and social justice.
Provides a practical guide to reducing your carbon footprint.
Provides a concise overview of climate change, covering the science, the impacts, and the solutions. It is written in a clear and accessible style.
For more information about how these books relate to this course, visit:
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